Christie de Klerk
@christiedeklerk
Senior Learning Experience Designer at HAI Learning Hub, building AI-assisted creative workflows and practical resources for understanding artificial intelligence.
South AfricaWhat I'm looking for
At HAI Learning Hub, I develop practical educational resources that make artificial intelligence understandable through instructional design, visual communication, podcasts and learning materials. I’ve also implemented AI-assisted creative workflows using ChatGPT and Claude, synthetic voice production and automated scripting.
At Central University of Technology, Free State, I combine learning design, visual communication and curriculum development in higher education. I’ve also explored AI-supported learning and creative workflows, and built Stream Central as a live environment for testing AI-assisted content creation and workflow automation.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
Founded HAI Learning Hub, an educational platform dedicated to making artificial intelligence understandable through instructional design, visual communication, podcasts and practical learning resources.
AI Systems Implementation: Successfully architected and deployed AI-assisted creative workflows utilizing LLMs (ChatGPT/Claude), synthetic voice production, and automated scripting architectures
Built Stream Central as a live experimental environment to explore AI-assisted content creation, creative systems, workflow automation, audience engagement and digital product design.
The project serves as an ongoing research and development platform where emerging AI tools, creative workflows and communication systems are tested in real-world conditions.
Team Mentorship: Directed and upskilled
Senior Learning Experience Designer / Lecturer
Jan 2002 - Present (24 years 9 months)
As a Senior Learning Experience Designer and Lecturer, I combine learning design, visual communication, curriculum development and emerging AI technologies to create practical and engaging educational experiences.
My work spans higher education, instructional design, digital learning resources, creative production and the integration of AI-assisted workflows into teaching and learning.
Key ar
Acting Head of Department (HOD): Department of Design and Studio Art - Creative
Jan 2016 - Jul 2017 (1 year 6 months)
Managing the Department of Design and Studio Art that includes Communication Design, Digital Imaging, Visual Art, Metal Fabrication and Textile Design.
Operational & Fiscal Leadership: Managed departmental fiscal budgets and operational project roadmaps, ensuring alignment between strategic goals and production output.
Agile Project Management: Spearheaded the end-to-end curriculum design and de
Programme Head: Graphic Design
Nov 2009 - Jan 2013 (3 years 2 months)
Management of programme and lecturers.
Planning of time tables, curricula of different subjects and community projects.
Selection of students.
All administration of programme and budget.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Anthropic
Certificate of completion: Claude 101
Aug 2026
Anthropic
Certificate of Completion: Al Fluency Framework & Foundations
Jul 2026
Anthropic
Certificate of completion: AI Fluency for educators
Aug 2026
Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA)
Advanced Facilitator (Employability Skills Improvement Training) certificate
2018 - 2018
Bilateral technical cooperation project with Department of Higher Education and Training, South Africa and Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA), South Africa, to train students the skills needed to be more employable and to improve skills of already employed individuals in all fields.
Central University of Technology, Free State
Master’s Degree, Design
2012 - 2015
Central University of Technology, Free State
Baccalaureus Technologiae, Graphic Design
2001 - 2002
Institute of Packaging (IPSA)
National Diploma, Packaging Technology
2002 - 2002
Subjects:
Business Aspects of Packaging Packaging Principles and Aspects
Material Handling
Packaging of Food
Graphics in Packaging
Special Applications
Central University of Technology, Free State
National Diploma, Graphic Design
1998 - 2000
Tech stack
Software and tools used professionally
Availability
Location
South AfricaAuthorized to work in
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